Islam Makhachev Gets 'Much Bigger' Fight; Garry Shelved in Plan
TL;DR
UFC officials reportedly bench No. 2 welterweight Ian Garry to clear a path for a 'much bigger' Islam Makhachev bout, with two likely options – a champion vs. champion showdown with Ilia Topuria or a Conor McGregor headliner – keeping Garry's title odds unclear and a final call expected by the end of the week.
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- Islam Makhachev poised for “One of the Biggest Fights” in UFC history? Yahoo Sports
- Ian Machado Garry takes shot at Islam Makhachev after teasing UFC title fight; Makhachev’s manager responds MMA Fighting
- Fact check: Did Michael Morales call out Islam Makhachev at UFC Mexico city despite the weight gap? The Times of India
- UFC Star Questions Islam Makhachev's Pound-for-Pound Spot During Delay to Next Fight Sports Illustrated
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